Inorganic Pesticide
inorganic pesticide: A pesticide made from inorganic substances such as sulfur. Helps farmers control pests using inorganic pesticides.
Month: October 2007
Soil Erosion Assessment
The evaluation of soil erosion risk and severity to inform management practices and conservation efforts. Soil erosion assessment helps identify vulnerable areas and prioritize interventions. For example, conducting soil erosion assessments to develop targeted conservation plans and protect soil health on a farm.
Rib
A primal cut of beef obtained from the rib section, known for its tenderness and flavor. Rib cuts include ribeye steaks and prime rib. For instance, producing ribeye steaks for high-end restaurants and retail markets.
Theoretical Field Capacity
theoretical field capacity: The rate of work that would be achieved if a machine were performing its function at its full-rated forward speed for 100% of the time. Understanding theoretical field capacity can help farmers plan and optimize machinery use for efficient field operations.
Penicillin
penicillin: An antibiotic, originally produced from a fungus, that controls bacterial and fungal infections (NOTE: Penicillin and the related family of drugs have names ending in -cillin: amoxycillin). COMMENT: Penicillin is effective against many microbial diseases, such as mastitis in cattle. Using antibiotics like penicillin helps in treating infections and maintaining livestock health.